Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing radiator cowl - Audi A5

Used oil collection and extraction unit -V.A.G 1782- for vehicles with multitronic gearbox 0AW/automatic gearbox 0B6

Engine bung set -VAS 6122- for vehicles with multitronic gearbox 0AW/automatic gearbox 0B6

Removing –  Remove front noise insulation -1- → Rep. Gr.66.

–  Unplug electrical connectors -1- and, if fitted, -2- for radiator fan (push retainer to the rear -arrow- and press down release catch).

Vehicles with multitronic gearbox 0AW/automatic gearbox 0B6: –  Position used oil collection and extraction unit -V.A.G 1782- below connection point.   Note Observe rules for cleanliness when working on gearbox → Rep. Gr.00. –  Unscrew bolts -arrows- and detach ATF pipes from radiator.   Note Tie ATF pipes up onto longitudinal member to prevent fluid escaping. –  Seal off open pipes/lines and connections with clean plugs from engine bung set -VAS 6122-.

All vehicles (continued): –  Loosen bolts -1- and -2- and detach end plate at bumper cover towards rear.

–  Remove bolts -1- on both sides.   Note Disregard -arrow-.

–  Remove bolts -1, 2, 3, 5-. –  Lift cover -4- at lock carrier and detach from radiator grille.

–  Remove bolts -arrows-. –  Detach air duct -1- from intermediate flange -2- for air cleaner housing.

–  If fitted, release retaining clips -arrow A- and swivel power steering cooling pipe -1- to front -arrow B-.

–  Release catches -arrows A- and swivel air duct -1- on left and right to centre of vehicle -arrow B-.

–  Release retaining pins for radiator on both sides and pull out upwards -arrows-.

–  Pull right side of radiator towards the front -arrow B-, then press to the right -arrow A- and then pull left side towards the front -arrow C-.

–  Press locking tabs on left and right sides of radiator cowl -arrow- and at the same time lift radiator cowl off radiator. Installing l  Tightening torque → Chapter. Installation is carried out in the reverse order; note the following: –  Attach air duct to intermediate flange for air cleaner housing → Rep. Gr.24. –  Install cover above lock carrier → Rep. Gr.63. –  Install end plate at bumper cover → Rep. Gr.63. –  Install front noise insulation → Rep. Gr.66.